Posted Sept. 08, 2026

Free Healthy Living Workshops for Older Adults Coming to Johnson County

 Older adults in Cleburne and the surrounding area will have the opportunity to participate in two free Healthy Living workshops this fall designed to help participants improve balance, manage chronic health conditions and stay active.

 The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging (NCTAAA) will offer the workshops at the Meals on Wheels of North Central Texas (MoWNCT) location at 203 Kimberly Drive in Cleburne.

 Both programs are free and open to adults age 60 and older.

A Matter of Balance: Confidence for Staying Active

Mondays, Sept. 14–Nov. 2 | 10–11:30 a.m.

A Matter of Balance is an eight-week program designed to help older adults reduce their fear of falling and increase their activity levels.

 Participants will learn how to:

Set realistic goals for increasing physical activity

Identify and reduce fall risks in their environment

Build strength and improve balance through simple exercises

The program includes eight sessions and a workbook. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited to 8–12 participants, and registration is required.

Active Living with Chronic Conditions

Wednesdays, Sept. 16–Oct. 21 | 10–11:30 a.m. or 1–2:30 p.m.

This six-week workshop is designed for adults age 60 and older who are living with chronic health conditions or ongoing health concerns, including arthritis, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, chronic pain, COPD, allergies, depression and anxiety.

Participants will learn practical strategies for managing symptoms, increasing physical activity, eating healthier, improving communication and creating a step-by-step plan for living a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Classes meet for six weekly 1½-hour sessions. Participants may choose between a morning or afternoon session. Materials and refreshments will be provided. Space is limited to 4–6 participants, and registration is required.

Register Today

To register for either workshop or learn more, contact Sharon Rowbottom, Healthy Living Volunteer, at [email protected] or 817-608-2373.

 About The North Central Texas Council of Governments: The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of local governments (counties, cities, school districts, and special districts) established in 1966 to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and recognizing regional opportunities for improving the quality of life for the citizens of North Central Texas.

The NCTAAA is a program of the North Central Texas Council of Governments.

BN-E